BMW Motorrad S 1000 R vs Yamaha MT-10
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R and the Yamaha MT-10 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad S 1000 R
Style Sport (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,021
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-10
SP variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,003
How they differ
- The Yamaha MT-10 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,099,000, which is ₱426,000 (28%) below the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R at ₱1,525,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the MT-10 is estimated at ₱31,003 a month against ₱43,021 for the S 1000 R, a difference of ₱12,018 a month.
- The S 1000 R makes more power (170 PS against 165.9 PS for the MT-10).
- The S 1000 R has the better claimed fuel economy (16.1 km/L against 14.7 km/L for the MT-10).
- The MT-10 is the heavier bike (214 kg against 199 kg for the S 1000 R).
- The MT-10 carries more fuel (17 L against 16.5 L for the S 1000 R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 RStyle Sport (2026), ₱1,525,000 | Yamaha MT-10SP, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | 165.9 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | 9000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 km/L | 14.7 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/45 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width (differs) | 812 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1405 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 199 kg | 214 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17M/C(75W) Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Headlight (differs) | Dual-flow LED headlight with daytime riding light | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.